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Example Question #9 : Synonyms: Nouns For Tangible Things
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
MAW
Forest
Animal
Prevent
Mouth
Mouth
The word "maw" is another word for mouth. The best choice is "mouth" because it is a part of the definition of "maw."
Example Question #45 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
RUBBLE
Excess
Segments
Overflow
Treasures
Debris
Debris
"Rubble" is the same as "debris" or wreckage. This is different than "segments" or pieces of something; "overflow" or too much of something; or "treasures" or precious commodities.
Example Question #46 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
FOLIAGE
Folds
Parity
Vegetation
Chronograph
Terrain
Vegetation
The word "foliage" refers to the leaves of a plant or plants in general. The best choice is "vegetation," which means the plants found naturally in an area. Considering the other options, a "fold" is a bend, a "chronograph" is a device that keeps time (such as a clock or a watch), and "parity" means equality.
Example Question #41 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
HALL
Corner
Corridor
Street
Alley
Step
Corridor
A "hall" is an indoor passageway or a large room for gatherings, so the answer choice closest in meaning to "hall" is "corridor," a noun that means a hallway. Considering the other choices, none are as close in meaning to "hall" as is "corridor": "street" is a noun meaning an outdoor, public and usually paved walkway; "step," when used as a noun, means a movement of one foot in front of the other to move in a direction, and "alley" is a noun meaning a narrow back street.
Example Question #48 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PRECIPICE
Cliff
Idea
Attack
Plan
Hill
Cliff
A "precipice" is another word for a cliff. "Cliff" is the best choice because it is a part of the definition of "precipice." Considering the other choices, "previous" means coming before something, "premeditated" means planned beforehand, and "attack" means begin an offensive action against.
Example Question #49 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SEMBLANCE
Discrepancy
Figment
Fragrance
Appearance
Discretion
Appearance
“Semblance” means the appearance of something, often a false appearance, so "appearance" is the correct answer. “Discretion” is silence and caution; a “discrepancy” is a difference or conflict between two sources of information; a “figment” is an imaginary thing; and a “fragrance” is a nice scent or a perfume.
Example Question #51 : Identifying Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
KNAPSACK
Backpack
Hydrant
Diagram
Enmity
Journalism
Backpack
A "knapsack" is a backpack or a bag carried on a person's back, so "backpack" is the correct answer. "Journalism" is the job of writing news stories or of broadcasting the news. "Hydrant" is an pipe that spouts out large amounts of water that fire departments use to put out fires. "Enmity" is intense hatred. A "diagram" is a picture or sketch of something that conveys specific information about it, usually by detailing its different component parts.
Example Question #52 : Identifying Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
DOMICILE
Despot
Abode
Posit
Eshew
Abode
A "domicile" is a home or house. The best choice is "abode," which shares the same meaning. Considering the other options, a "despot" is a tyrant or ruler with absolute power, "eschew" means keep away from, and "posit" means place something somewhere or propose that an idea is factual as the basis of further discussion.
Example Question #53 : Identifying Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
TERRAIN
Ground
Sticky
Ocean
Plant
Exotic
Ground
"Terrain" is means land, ground, or earth, so "ground" is the correct answer.
Example Question #14 : Synonyms: Nouns For Tangible Things
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
MEMORANDUM
Prescription
Analysis
Note
Essay
Note
"Memorandum" is a noun that means a short written note for future reference, so the answer choice closest in meaning to "memorandum" is "note", a noun that also means a short written record. Considering the other choices, none of them are as close in meaning to "memorandum" as is "note": an "essay" is a long written composition; a "prescription" means a written medical direction for medicine; and "analysis" is a noun meaning the written results of an investigation or body of research.
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